53 year old homeless in Manchester

patmick
patmick Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

Hi I've been homeless since April 1st after leaving rehab.

Council won't help as they say I have made myself intentionally homeless.

I claim LCWRA and really need help finding somewhere to live.

Any help or pointers would be massively appreciated.

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 5,910 Championing

    Have you spoken to Shelter at all?

    https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 2,636 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @patmick that's awful, I hope you have somewhere safe temporarily? I've added below several links to charities that might be able to offer support and guidance.

    Please take care,

  • patmick
    patmick Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    Thankyou @Holly_Scope and @Kimi87

    I'm sleeping near the rail station as you gets lots of taxis etc around ,bit safer, had my coat and phone stolen on Friday ,thankfully the job centre in Hulme gave me a voucher for a phone at Argos and old Trafford gave me a SIM which lasts 12 months with data and calls and texts,anyone in my position who needs a phone and calls etc just a heads up

  • patmick
    patmick Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    Old Trafford Library*

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 2,636 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Bless you @patmick I'm so sorry you had your phone stolen. It's such a shame the council won't offer you any support. Shelter have a Greater Manchester team who hopefully can help you. I've added the link to there page here - Services at Shelter Greater Manchester - Shelter England

    Please keep us up to date with how you're getting on and take care of yourself. Things will work out, keep strong.